suit

Definition

• n. a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
• n. (slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit
• n. a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
• n. playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color

Word forms

Past participle

suited

Third person singular

suits

Past tense

suited

Present participle

suiting

Example sentences

1. n.

   He wore a new suit to the wedding.

2. n.

   The company is facing a lawsuit over copyright issues.

3. vt.

   This dress suits you perfectly.

4. vi.

   The job really suits her skills.